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Chelsea takeover: Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams join Sir Martin Broughton consortium
Chelsea’s stadium, Stamford Bridge is seen through trees in London on March 10, 2022, as Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray. Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams […]
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Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war
Daniil Medvedev of Russia competes during the men’s singles fourth round match at Wimbledon tennis Championship in London, Britain, on July 6, 2021. Tim Ireland | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon this year because of the war in Ukraine, the […]
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NBA’s Golden State Warriors step into movies, music and events with a new entertainment division
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – MARCH 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the game against the Boston Celtics on March 16, 2022 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to […]
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Ex-NFL star Marshawn Lynch, Macklemore join ownership group of NHL’s Seattle Kraken
Marshawn Lynch and entertainer Macklemore now co-owners of Seattle Kraken Courtesy: Seattle Kraken The NHL’s Seattle Kraken has added former NFL star Marshawn Lynch and rapper Macklemore as minority investors. The terms of the investments were not made public. Sports bankers estimate that minority equity stake deals similar to this are generally for 1% of […]
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NBA star Damian Lillard dishes on the Blazers and his new footwear insole company
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers speaks to fans during fan appreciation night before the game against the Utah Jazz at Moda Center on April 10, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. Abbie Parr | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard said he wants to stay with the franchise that drafted him in […]
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Baby strollers, Ferris wheels and BTS: More tourists are bringing their kids to Las Vegas
It may not be Orlando, but Las Vegas is giving other family-friendly destinations a run for the money. “Sin City” once marketed itself to people with naughty inclinations with the slogan “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas.” Now what happens in Vegas may include Ferris wheels, sporting events and Instagram-worthy family photos. A survey […]
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Fanatics wants to be a $100 billion company – here’s how it plans to get there
Michael Rubin arrives at the 2019 Fanatics Super Bowl Party on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. Paul R. Giunta | Invision | AP Sports e-commerce company Fanatics is growing quickly, but it’s still nowhere near where it aims to be. Recently, the company said, it reached a $27 billion valuation and it wants to […]
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New York City loses court fight to boot Trump Organization from operating Bronx golf course
A ‘TRUMP’ branded helicopter sits near a putting green during a ribbon cutting event for a new clubhouse at Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point, June 11, 2018 in The Bronx borough of New York City. Drew Angerer | Getty Images A judge ruled Friday that the Trump Organization can continue to operate a golf […]
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ moves to Disney+ as company looks to boost streaming subscriptions
This season’s remaining four couples will dance and compete in their final two rounds of dances in the live season finale where one will win the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. Eric Mccandless | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty Images “Dancing with the Stars” fans will need to sign up for Disney+ if they want to […]
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Apple lets you watch MLB games for free now so it can sell you another iPhone later
Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Miami Marlins in the Spring Training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 21, 2022 in Jupiter, Florida. Mark Brown | Getty Images Starting Friday, Apple TV+ will stream a doubleheader of MLB games each week. For the […]
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